What are the effects of heteronormativity in the U.S and why is queer theory important to the study of gender and difference
Topic: Challenging Gender Constructions
After reading Chapters 10 and 11, short class readings, and watching the 5 short video clips, What were some important theories or concepts and scholars who were introduced in both Chapters 10 and 11? Why are these important/significant to the study of gender and difference? What are the effects of heteronormativity in the U.S and why is queer theory important to the study of gender and difference? Specifically, what issues, themes, and questions were raised for you after watching the 5 video clips? What solutions, if any, were posed through the readings and and video clips to create social change and challenges to “gender constructions” in our world?
Discussion post needs to be organized into short paragraphs and needs to be proof-read before submitting. Your post needs to include supporting evidence from the class material, which means using specific quotes (at least 3 to 4) and reference specific authors or class material (powerpoint and video clips).
The discussion post should demonstrate critical thinking skills and should NOT be a summary of the class material, but demonstrate original thought and writing.
The post should be at least 500 words and not exceed 550 words.
Websites to be included:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo7o2LYATDc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8yUDrn9W4Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmrBGrUy-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15PPjcRK8y8&feature=emb_title
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/content/two-spirits_map-html/
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